BARON, Laurie McKinnon
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden
passing of Laurie McKinnon Baron on Wednesday,
December 16th after a short illness. Laurie passed
away peacefully in her sleep at St. Joseph’s Hospital
in Comox. Born in Calgary in 1944. Laurie is
predeceased by her father William Jones, and her son
John Gorski. She is survived by her mother Helen
Stone of Bowser (the Happy Stone Lady), daughter
Michelle (Ken) Gillingham and granddaughters Laurie
and Theresa of Edmonton, brother Don (Lois) Jones
of Victoria, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins,
and many close and cherished friends. Laurie lived
in the Bowser community for many years, and was
very involved with the Wildwood Church. She had
many friends in the Lighthouse Community, and had
also just recently joined the Qualicum Bay Lions
Club. The family wishes to thank the ICU staff at St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Comox for their compassionate
care, and to the wide circle of family and friends who
have offered so much support and love during this
diffi cult time.
A celebration of Laurie’s life will be held on Friday,
January 15th, 2010, at the Wildwood Church, 113
McColl Rd in Bowser at 1:30 pm with a reception to
follow.
In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the
charity of your choice.